Animal Emergency Clinic - Bloomington IL

08/06/2025

📢 UPDATE: AEC CLOSED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
The Animal Emergency Clinic will remain closed tonight, Wednesday, August 6, due to a continued lack of veterinarian coverage.

We know how disruptive this is for families dealing with urgent medical concerns. We’re incredibly sorry for the gap in availability.

The clinic will reopen for regular overnight hours on Thursday, August 7.

If your pet needs emergency care tonight, you can contact the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital at 217-333-5300.

Thank you for your patience as we work to stabilize our coverage.

~ AEC Team

08/05/2025

📢 NOTICE: AEC CLOSED TONIGHT

The Animal Emergency Clinic will be closed tonight, Tuesday, August 5, due to not having a veterinarian available.

We understand this puts a lot of pressure on families needing emergency care. It's not a decision we take lightly.

We may also be closed Wednesday, August 6, depending on availability. We’ll post an update tomorrow to confirm either way.

In the meantime, if your pet needs urgent medical help, we recommend calling the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital at 217-333-5300.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

~AEC Team

07/16/2025

‼️ AEC IS CLOSED TONIGHT – July 16 ‼️
We won’t have a doctor available at the Animal Emergency Clinic tonight, so the clinic will be closed starting at 6:00 PM this evening (Tuesday, July 16).

If your pet is experiencing an emergency during this time, please reach out to the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital at (217) 333-5300.

We’re incredibly sorry for the inconvenience. If your pet’s condition is stable and can wait until morning, Highland Pet Hospital will reopen at 8:00 AM tomorrow as usual.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

07/02/2025

📢 TEMPORARY CLOSURE – TUESDAY NIGHT ONLY 📢

The Animal Emergency Clinic will be closed tonight (Wednesday, July 2nd) and unable to see patients. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We will reopen for normal overnight hours tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. and continue operating as usual through the weekend.

If your pet needs urgent care tonight, we recommend calling the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital at (217) 333-5300.

Thank you for your patience and support 💙

05/28/2025

Update on AEC Availability

We want to keep everyone in the loop—The Animal Emergency Clinic will remain closed tonight. We understand how disruptive this can be, and we really appreciate everyone’s patience while we work through the current staffing challenge.

The good news is we plan to reopen on Thursday and expect to be back to our regular hours at that time.

Thanks for your understanding and support.

The Animal Emergency Clinic

05/27/2025

Community Update: Temporary Closure This Evening

The Animal Emergency Clinic will be closed tonight. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide care this evening due to not having a doctor.

We know this is a tough situation for pet owners in our area, and we’re doing what we can to get back to regular hours. At this time, we’re still working out tomorrow’s schedule. We’ll post another update as soon as we know more.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

The Animal Emergency Clinic

05/13/2025

📣 The Animal Emergency Clinic will be closing early tonight (Tuesday, May 13th) at 10:00 p.m.

We do not have a veterinarian available to cover the overnight shift, which means we will not be able to accept any transfers or hospitalize patients overnight.

We know this creates a gap in care, and we’re genuinely sorry. Our team is actively working to fill these shifts and bring in additional veterinarians.

We’ll keep you posted about tomorrow’s hours as soon as we know more. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

—The Animal Emergency Clinic

05/09/2025

Highland Pet Hospital & The Animal Emergency Clinic Need Your Help! 🐾💙

We’re running low on towels and could really wrap up this situation with your help! 🧺 Towels of all sizes are an essential part of the care we provide to our furry friends. 🐶🐱 We use them to keep pets cozy after surgery 🛏️ and to help cover large wounds during treatment. 🏥

Got a towel or two collecting dust? 🧴 We’ll take them off your hands and put them to good use! 💪 Drop them off at 118 Greenwood Ave, Bloomington, IL — we promise we’ll take good care of them! 🙏

Every towel helps us provide the best care possible! 🌟

Thank you for being part of our community! 💙

05/06/2025

📣 The Animal Emergency Clinic will be CLOSED tonight (Tuesday, May 6th).

We do not have a veterinarian available this evening, so we will not be open for emergencies or transfers.

If your pet needs urgent care, please contact the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital at (217) 333-5300.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

AEC will reopen tomorrow evening (Wednesday, May 7th) at 6:00 p.m. for normal hours.

04/23/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring Veterinary Assistants!
The Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County is looking for dedicated individuals ready to make a difference when it matters most. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team that provides urgent and critical care to pets in need, we’d love to meet you.

🐾 Privately owned (non-corporate)
📍 Based in Bloomington, Illinois
🌙 Night and weekend work
💉 Focused on emergency and critical care
🤝 Experienced, collaborative team environment
📈 Opportunities for growth through our Pre-CVT and Master VA programs

Link To Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=74019b18-123a-413d-aa21-04628ce0fdec&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=9200886517963_1&&source=EN

Our mission is to provide accessible, high quality, emergency medical, surgical, and intensive care

03/20/2025

A medication that does one thing for people does not necessarily do the same for our pets. 🚫💊🐶🐱

During , discover common human medications that can be unsafe for your pet and how you can keep them safe by following these simple guidelines. If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, time is critical! Immediately call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline. https://bit.ly/2Wfs1Zi

03/12/2025

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month! 🐾⚠️

Every year, pets suffer from accidental poisoning due to everyday items in our homes. Do you know what’s toxic to your pet?

🚫 Chocolate & Caffeine
🚫 Grapes & Raisins
🚫 Lilies & Other Toxic Plants
🚫 Medications (prescription & over-the-counter)
🚫 Cleaning Supplies

🐶🐱 What You Can Do:
✔️ Store toxic items out of reach.
✔️ Know the symptoms of poisoning (vomiting, drooling, lethargy).
✔️ Contact your vet or Animal Poison Control immediately if you suspect exposure.

Let’s work together to keep our pets safe! 💙

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) IVMA: Indiana Veterinary Medical Association National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) National Institute of General Medical Sciences American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)